Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Bizarre Veto of Bipartisan CTE Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed on Wednesday legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), which would have helped Pennsylvania’s students better prepare for the workforce. House Bill 2157, part of a comprehensive bipartisan package of bills to improve workforce development by advancing career and technical education (CTE), would have made it easier for schools to establish and renew vocational programs.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Rader Leaf Collection Mandate Relief Bill Signed Into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Local taxpayers are poised to save some money after a bill introduced by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf. The new law enables certain municipalities to opt out of expensive leaf collection programs.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Keller Questions Wolf Veto of Bill Related to New Agricultural Education Program]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), vice-chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, today questioned Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2157. The legislation is related to responsibilities of the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence, which was created last year through legislation sponsored by Keller.
Oct. 24, 2018 /
![New Law Sponsored by Warner Will Save Lives]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) to expand availability of life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors and improve access to clinical trials for cancer patients has been signed into law.
Oct. 23, 2018 /
![Governor Signs Farry Bill to Expand Prescription Coverage to More Than 17,000 PA Seniors]()
HARRISBURG – The governor today signed into law legislation, authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), to increase the income eligibility guidelines for the PACENET program, extending prescription drug coverage to more than 17,000 older Pennsylvanians.
Oct. 23, 2018 /
![Everett Applauds New Organ Donation Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (Lycoming/Union) today applauded the governor’s signing of Act 90 of 2018 (Senate Bill 180), legislation he advocated for which will provide more access to organ and tissue donation.
“Sue and I’s grandson had a heart transplant five years ago, and I have been a big proponent of this bill ever since,” said Everett.
Oct. 23, 2018 /
![Bipartisan Debt Reduction Vetoed by Gov. Wolf]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today criticized Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to veto House Bill 83.
Oct. 22, 2018 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation designating a bridge on State Route 641 in Cumberland County as the Marine Lance Corporal Edward Rykoskey Memorial Bridge after a fallen Vietnam War hero is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, said state Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), who authored the bill.
Oct. 22, 2018 /
![Two Lawrence Bills on Governor’s Desk for Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Two bills authored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) advanced to the governor’s desk last week after passing the state Senate. Both pieces of legislation saw broad, bipartisan support in both chambers.
Oct. 22, 2018 /
![Barrar’s Bill to Authorize Tow Truck Lights and Increase Safety Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would better protect tow truck operators by authorizing the use of emergency lights to increase other drivers’ visibility was recently signed into law.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Cumberland County Veteran Honored in Tallman Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Cumberland/Adams) that would celebrate the life of a Cumberland County veteran who died in the line of duty awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature following passage of Senate Bill 1156.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Turzai Urges Governor to Sign Bipartisan Debt Reduction Measure]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) urged Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 83, which passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Dowling’s Medical Assistance Reform Vetoed by Gov. Wolf]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) was disappointed to learn that Gov. Tom Wolf chose to veto his Medical Assistance Work Requirements legislation, House Bill 2138, which would have aided Pennsylvanians on Medical Assistance in gaining their independence and rising out of poverty.
Oct. 19, 2018 /
![Bill Expanding Prescription Drug Assistance Program on Governor’s Desk, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – An estimated 17,000 additional Pennsylvanians could be eligible for prescription drug assistance from the state under legislation approved by the House and sent to the governor last week, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Tallman Welcomes EMS Reimbursement Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – According to state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland), help is on the way for Pennsylvania’s emergency medical service (EMS) providers following unanimous passage of House Bill 1013 on Wednesday.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Knowles Bill to Punish Intimidating Camera Use in Courtrooms Goes to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) to establish a penalty for the unlawful use of a camera, recording device or any other electronic device in a courthouse facility (House Bill 149) was unanimously advanced by the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Three Major Farry Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk - PACENET expansion and pet protection measures included]()
HARRISBURG — As the 2017-18 legislation session wraps up, three major pieces of legislation, authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), are headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, including measures to extend prescription drug coverage for seniors, protect pets left unattended in hot cars and enhance sentencing for certain DUI and vehicular crimes.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Assistance for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Heads to Governor’s Desk, Watson Reports]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that will assist grandparents raising their grandchildren better access resources is one step away from becoming state law, according to Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), who authored the proposal.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Sankey Amends Legislation to Honor Philipsburg Native]()
HARRISBURG – The effort by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) to honor a Clearfield County resident who tragically died in a construction accident more than 50 years ago is a signature away from being successful following Wednesday’s passage of Senate Bill 1156.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Greiner Lauds Senators Rafferty and Martin for Passage of Crucial DUI Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) today congratulated Sens. John Rafferty (R-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) and Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) on passage of important DUI legislation that Greiner had also been working on in the House during the last two legislative sessions.